Putin declares May 8-9 ceasefire for war commemoration, Zelenskiy announces his own ceasefire - Reuters

Putin declares May 8-9 ceasefire for war commemoration, Zelenskiy announces his own ceasefire  Reuters

European leaders converge on Armenia as Russia looks on

Two European summits are being held in a country long considered Russia's closest ally in the region.

Mark Carney Meets With European Leaders in Yerevan, Armenia

At a summit of European leaders, the Canadian prime minister was a special guest offering deals and friendship to jittery allies.

By Matina Stevis-Gridneff

Europe must face up to ‘tensions’ with Trump, Keir Starmer says

Comments at European Political Community summit come as Britain seeks to join EU’s loan scheme for Ukraine UK politics live – latest updates Keir Starmer has acknowledged that “tensions” between Donald Trump and Europe are high as he attends a summit of the European Political Community dominated by the conflicts in Ukraine and Iran. With European leaders concerned over the US president’s waning interest in the Ukraine war, the prime minister will use the summit in Armenia to begin negotiati...

By Pippa Crerar Political editor

Russia and Ukraine declare competing ceasefires

Moscow's declaration of May 9 truce comes as Kyiv revels in its adversary's 'fear' of Ukrainian drones.

Zelenskyy announces ceasefire starting from midnight on 6 May

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Ukraine will introduce a ceasefire starting from 00:00 on the night of 5-6 May.

By Ivan Diakonov

Canada commits $270M to Ukraine as Carney addresses European summit in Armenia

Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government will contribute $270 million to help Ukraine secure critical military capabilities in its defence against Russia's full-scale invasion.

Russia orders ceasefire in Ukraine war on May 8 and 9 to coincide with Victory Day

Russia has ordered a two-day ceasefire in the war against Ukraine to coincide with Victory Day, which marks the anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War 2. The Russian Ministry of Defence announced on Monday that this would apply on May 8 and 9, following an order from President Vladimir Putin, adding that Moscow expects the Ukrainian side to observe the truce. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine will observe its own truce with Russia on May 5 and 6. Zelensky had...

By Agencies

Russia offers Ukraine May 8-9 ceasefire amid WWII anniversary, but threatens major reprisals in same breath

President Putin has unilaterally declared a two-day truce amid commemorations of the end of World War II in Moscow. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy proposed his own truce starting a couple of days earlier.

Putin threatens 'massive missile strike' on Kyiv if Ukraine breaks two-day truce

Russia threatened on Monday to launch a "massive missile strike" on Kyiv if Ukraine breached a two-day truce initiated by Vladimir Putin to coincide with World War II commemorations.

By FRANCE 24

Russia declares a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine to mark Victory Day

Russia's Defense Ministry has declared a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine to mark Victory Day, commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II

By The Associated Press

Putin declares May 8-9 ceasefire with Ukraine to mark WWII anniversary, Defence Ministry says - The Straits Times

Putin declares May 8-9 ceasefire with Ukraine to mark WWII anniversary, Defence Ministry says  The Straits Times

Ukraine and Russia announce separate ceasefires

President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared a two-day ceasefire in the conflict with Ukraine on May 8-9 to mark Russia's World War Two victory anniversary, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky countered with his own proposed pause in fighting starting earlier, on the night of May 5-6.

Ukraine and Russia declare separate truces

Russia on Monday declared a unilateral ceasefire with Ukraine between May 8-9, when Moscow marks its annual World War II Victory Day commemorations, and threatened a “massive missile strike” on Kyiv if Ukraine violated it. Ukraine responded by declaring a truce of its own between May 5-6, saying it was “not serious” to expect it to observe a ceasefire during a Russian military holiday. The quarrelling between the two sides comes with a lull in US-led diplomatic efforts to end the war, as Wash...

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Russian major online retailers Wildberries and Ozon suspend sale of Armenian products

The suspension is the latest round of what appears to be economic pressure from Russia against Armenia.

By Arshaluys Barseghyan

Ukraine hopes to open negotiation areas for EU accession within two months

Ukraine hopes to open negotiations on six areas for European Union accession within two months, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday. “We are counting on the opening of all six negotiation clusters over the course of this and next month. Technically, Ukraine is fully ready,” Zelenskiy said after he met with European Council President Antonio […]

Canada, Europe Not Destined To Submit To "Brutal" New World Order Says Carney

Canadian Prime Mark Carney is the first non-European leader to attend a meeting of the European Political Community.

Christodoulides heads to Athens for DEFEA defence conference

President Nikos Christodoulides left Yerevan, Armenia this afternoon following his participation in the European Political Community Summit, heading to Athens where he will attend the DEFEA defence industry conference tomorrow, May 5. On the sidelines of DEFEA, Christodoulides will hold bilateral meetings with Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias and with European Commissioner for Defence Andrius […]

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Ukraine and Russia Declare Separate Truces

The Russian Defense Ministry threatened a "massive missile strike on the center of Kyiv" if Ukraine violated its ceasefire.

Zelensky says Russia never notified Ukraine of ceasefire or invited it to join, calls short-term halt meaningless

Russia’s Defense Ministry announced a ceasefire in the war with Ukraine, effective May 8 and 9, 2026, by order of President Vladimir Putin.

Russia declares ceasefire with Ukraine on May 8-9 in honor of Victory Day

Says it will take “all necessary” steps after Zelenskyy threat to strike Moscow on May 9

By Anadolu Agency

Russia declares 2-day Ukraine cease-fire for WWII victory anniversary

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared a two-day cease-fire in the conflict with Ukraine to mark the anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, Russian...

Ukraine, Slovakia to prepare joint government meeting – Zelensky

Ukraine and Slovakia have agreed to prepare a joint government meeting that could take place in Kyiv or Bratislava, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Russia declares May 9 truce, threatens attack if Ukraine breaks it

Russia on Monday declared a unilateral ceasefire with Ukraine between May 8-9, when Moscow marks its annual World War II Victory Day commemorations, and threatened a "massive missile strike" on Kyiv if Ukraine violated it. The post Russia declares May 9 truce, threatens attack if Ukraine breaks it appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

Kobakhidze, Botchorishvili Speak with Zelenskyy, Sybiha at EPC Summit in Yerevan

Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on the margins of the European Political Community (EPC) summit in Yerevan on May 4. The Georgian government administration press service said that a “meeting” between Kobakhidze and Zelenskyy, with Botchorishvili and Sybiha …

By Civil.ge

Viktor Orbán Rejects Implementation of EU Anti–Child Protection Ruling

President Tamás Sulyok (left) and outgoing Prime Minister Viktor Orbán (right) The Hungarian government refuses to comply with the ruling of the European Court of Justice, Magyar Nemzet reported. Viktor Orbán stated that they would not implement the ruling regarding the Child Protection Act. Fidesz Parliamentary Leader-Elect, Gergely Gulyás emphasized that more than three million […] The post Viktor Orbán Rejects Implementation of EU Anti–Child Protection Ruling appeared first on Hungary Today.

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